Founders Bay
Founders Bay UG
Lietzow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
About
Founded in 2023, Founders Bay is a private headquartered in Lietzow, Germany with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Geothermal.
Founders Bay is an impact startup accelerator established in 2023 with an explicit focus on rural regions in Germany and the German SME economy. The organization runs a 6-month, equity-free accelerator program designed for climate and social impact startups. Across 9 batches, Founders Bay has supported over 50 startups and operates with a network of 150+ mentors. The program combines individual mentoring sessions, masterclasses, corporate matchmaking, and investor preparation, with no participation fees or equity requirements. Founders Bay works with federal ministries and has received the RKW Award. The accelerator targets startups in CleanTech, Renewable Energy, Circular Economy, AgriTech, FoodTech, Mobility, Health, and Social Business sectors. Portfolio startups have secured follow-on funding, pilot projects, and corporate partnerships.
Headquarters
Lietzow, Germany
Founded
2023
Employees
10-50
Company Type
Private
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Germany, Europe
Industry Memberships
RKW Network
Certifications & Awards
Awards
RKW Award